Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals: Fantasy Preview and Match Analysis
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is heating up, and two of the most exciting teams, Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, are set to face off in a crucial match. Both teams have had mixed results so far, but they will be eager to secure a victory and improve their standings in the points table.
Team Performance and Key Players
Gujarat Titans, the defending champions, have played six matches and are currently ranked sixth on the points table. They have won three matches and lost three, with their most recent victory coming against Rajasthan Royals. The Titans’ top fantasy player has been Shubman Gill, who has scored 98 fantasy points in the last match. Other key players include Rashid Khan (63 fantasy points) and Sai Sudharsan (48 fantasy points).
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have also played six matches and are ranked ninth on the points table. They have won two matches and lost four, with their most recent victory coming against Lucknow Super Giants. The Capitals’ top fantasy player has been Kuldeep Yadav, who scored 95 fantasy points in the last match. Other key players include Rishabh Pant (79 fantasy points), Khaleel Ahmed (68 fantasy points), and Prithvi Shaw (48 fantasy points).
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is known for its batting-friendly pitch. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 175 runs. The pitch is expected to assist both batters and bowlers, and the team winning the toss may opt to bat or bowl depending on the conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been more successful at this venue, taking 80% of the total wickets. Therefore, it is advisable to include as many pace bowlers as possible in your fantasy team.
Weather Report
The temperature during the match is expected to be around 37 degrees Celsius with 18% humidity. Winds of 4.8 m/s are also expected.
Head-to-Head Record
In the three matches played between these two teams, the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams. In their last encounter, Mohammed Shami scored the highest fantasy points for Gujarat Titans, while Khaleel Ahmed topped the leaderboard for Delhi Capitals.
Fantasy XI Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Captain: Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Vice-Captain: Mohit Sharma (Delhi Capitals)
Fantasy XI Team
Wicket-Keeper: Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals)
Batters: Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans), Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans), Prithvi Shaw (Delhi Capitals), David Warner (Delhi Capitals)
All-Rounders: Shahrukh Khan (Gujarat Titans), Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals)
Bowlers: Mohit Sharma (Delhi Capitals), Khaleel Ahmed (Delhi Capitals), Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans), Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals)
